Enrich your artistic spirit this winter and spring. Learn a new skill. Refine an existing ability.
Be inspired by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Durango and Santa Fe.
Sorrel Sky Gallery hosts 1, 2 and 3-day workshops from January through May.
Artists will share their expertise and techniques, building your knowledge and confidence.

The official National artist/sculptor for the Boy Scouts of America, Susan was a full-time painter of wildlife and sporting dogs until she received her first bronze commission in the early 90s. Besides monumental, life-size and smaller bronze sculptures, she also works with ceramic clay, creating one-of-a-kind animal figures. While Susan also enjoys traditional realism in her art, her real joy is expressed through her "animal fiction" pieces. She is most known for her comical bronze, ceramic and mixed media animal sculpture.

Students will receive personalized guidance on taking an abstract concept to a tangible figure, focusing on specific techniques to develop their skill and creativity. In this "introduction to Animal Sculpting", the students will begin by building a supportive armature for their sculpture. The main focus will be on form, anatomy, texture and gesture.

At the end of two-day workshop, the students will be able to take their sculpture home with them to finish. The armature fixture and the clay provided can be reused again and again, so that the student can continue to practice and refine the skills they have learned in this workshop. $275 plus materials fee.

“I believe the ‘why’ of a painting matters more than the ‘what.’" –Peggy Immel
This 3-day workshop will focus on the unique aspects of painting the winter landscape, winter’s influence on light, values, color and atmospheric perspective. The first two days, field studies, photographs, and sketches will be used to study and develop pieces that explore winter scenes. Reference materials provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own. Daily demonstrations in oil, but other media are welcome. Weather permitting, the final day will be spent painting field studies in plein air. Appropriate winter clothing, as well as a portable plein air easel required. This class is open to artists of all ability levels. $300 - FULL -ADD ME TO THE WAITLIST!

“My imagination produces my art and my surroundings stimulate my imagination.” –BJ Briner
BJ’s paintings in oil on paper reflect the bold lines, soft hues and pastoral settings of the natural elements she sees each day. BJ seeks curious students who are willing to push their energy into form, style, mannerisms, techniques, and investigations. There will be a cross-pollination of painting and collaging to inspire. Her goal, hope and desire for this workshop is “to fill the ‘soul hole’ of each student.” This class is for beginners to intermediate. $275REGISTER HERE

Architecture in the Landscape - Painting the Character of Buildings | SANTA FE

“It’s always a process…I’m always wanting to explore…wanting more expression.” –Stephanie Hartshorn
Stephanie, having practiced architecture, continues to engage structures as an art form. Learn to enjoy the experience of weaving an image together, staying open to the direction an idea may take, using the dynamic lines and curves of architecture in the landscape to paint the character of buildings. This class is for beginners to intermediate. $275 REGISTER HERE

“Painting from life cultivates a fresh spontaneous quality, reflective of life.” –Stephen Day
Capture the feeling and mood of the subject and the constant state of change that is seen in nature and in ourselves. Stephen believes that the best way to learn how to paint is to paint and paint and paint. During this 3-day workshop students will paint at least 5 paintings, thus learning a great deal about color mixing, brushwork, drawing, edges and values, building confidence in new and known skills. This class is for beginners to intermediate. $275 REGISTER HERE

“I believe the ‘why’ of a painting matters more than the ‘what.’" –Peggy Immel
A painting begins with an idea which generates a visual point of view. This 3-day workshop will use field studies, photographs and sketches to develop studio landscape paintings. Reference materials will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own. Topics covered will include subject choice, composition, values, color and light, linear and atmospheric perspective, edges and paint quality. Daily demonstrations will be in oil but other media are welcome. This class is for beginners to intermediate. $300 REGISTER HERE

"Use nature’s gift to “make beautiful, wonderful and useful things.” –Mimi Bonkowske
Pine needle basket weaving conveys a sense of respect for the natural world and honors the skills of the ancient artists, who created artistry in a useful form. By passing on knowledge and expertise to others, with a modern interpretation, Mimi hopes that one of the oldest art forms continues to flourish, and never be lost. This workshop includes supplies and an instruction book. This class is for beginners. $350 REGISTER HERE

REGISTRATION & DEPOSIT:Click on the "REGISTER HERE" links above at the end of each workshop description to enroll for any of our 2018 artist workshops. Call us at 970-247-3555 with any questions or for more information. We require payment in full to reserve your space. We accept credit cards, cash, and checks.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Sorrel Sky Gallery offers a 30-day return policy from the date of purchase. If you should need to cancel your workshop reservation, please contact Sorrel Sky Gallery at 970-247-3555. A full refund will be issued to your method of payment within 30 days of enrollment (payment). If Sorrel Sky cancels a workshop, you will receive a full refund. We are, however, not responsible for additional costs – i.e. transportation or accommodation expenses.